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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.84, 13,904.20 and 5,582.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.84, 13,904.20 and 5,582.03 is: 8,361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.84 : 13,904.20 = 5,582.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.84/13,904.20 = 5,582.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.84x = 13,904.20 × 5,582.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.84x = 77,613,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,613,633.62/9,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.88

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